Australian Medical Association - Tasmania

25/03/2026

Drop by to see Lara at Mersey cafeteria. She’s there today until 11.30. Drs4Drs Tasmania

25/03/2026

We love getting out and meeting members, and being continuously inspired by your dedication to delivering state-of-the-art health services in Tasmania.

25/03/2026

A CPD Plan is not just a plan—it’s a roadmap into the future. Your CPD plan sets the course for the year ahead, ensuring every learning opportunity aligns with your professional goals. Your plan should align with your registered scope of practice and reflect areas where you want to develop or deepen your expertise.

Most importantly, it also helps you stay compliant and meet the Standard*.

Find out how to meet the Standard* by reading the AMA CPD Home Program Guide here -

23/03/2026

MEDIA: Chronic underfunding is driving delays, equipment failures and staffing pressures—leaving some patients to receive treatment in unsuitable spaces. Clinicians are trained to manage complexity, but capacity constraints are a system issue influenced by funding and planning. The AMA remains extremely concerned that Tasmanians could miss out on clinical trials and new treatments without funding that covers the true cost of delivering them, and is calling on state and federal governments to work together on funding, capacity and accountability as the Tasmanian Cancer Strategy is finalised.

The cancer treatment service in southern Tasmania, anchored by the Royal Hobart Hospital’s oncology unit, has no capacity to manage surges in demand, Australian Medical Association Tasmania president Michael Lumsden-Steel has warned as cancer rates surge.

20/03/2026

The AMA Tasmania has proudly championed the Single Employer Model, and its proven success speaks for itself. With 30 applications for just three available positions in 2026, now is the perfect time to expand the SEM, ensuring that even more Tasmanians can benefit from enhanced general practice and greater training opportunities across the state.

Tasmania will see more trainee doctors working in local clinics and rural communities following the Albanese Government’s announcement of more than $1 billion to deliver more doctors to more communities across the country.

20/03/2026

Yesterday on ABC Hobart, Kylie spoke with AMA Tasmania President, Dr Michael Lumsden Steel about our health systems heavy reliance on locum doctors to keep services running. Michael’s message was that while locums can be an important short term back up, using them as a routine workforce plan is costly, unstable, and can undermine the continuity and teamwork that underpins safe patient care.

You can count on ABC Hobart Drive to bring you the day's news and insights.

15/03/2026

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

Australia’s public hospitals are the backbone of our health system. They are where Australians turn in moments of crisis and vulnerability. But year after year, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Public Hospital Report Card shows a system under.

Tasmania’s public hospitals are under sustained, backbreaking pressure and the latest results confirm what doctors and patients experience every day.

Performance has declined across every key measure, with emergency departments again the worst‑performing nationally and surgery waits continuing to grow. This is not a short‑term dip. It reflects a system operating beyond capacity, without the workforce, infrastructure or long‑term planning needed to meet demand.

Funding increases are welcome, but money alone will not fix this. Without tackling access block, workforce shortages and delayed discharges, patient flow will not improve. Real reform, deliberate long‑term planning and clinically led solutions are essential.

The system cannot keep running on goodwill alone.

👉 Read the full report and what must change:

https://www.ama.com.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/AMA_Public_Hospital_Report_Card_2026_0.pdf

07/03/2026

🗣 Have your say on AMA Tasmania’s future priorities. We’re refreshing the AMA Tasmania Strategic Plan 2026–2029, and we want to hear from you.

✅ A short member survey is now live
✅ It takes around 5 minutes
✅ Your responses will directly guide our advocacy and member support
📧 Check your inbox for the survey link and share your top priorities.

⏰ Please respond by midnight Tuesday 10 March.

Your voice matters — thank you for helping shape our work for members.

04/03/2026

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03/03/2026

Drs4Drs Tasmania is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Medical Director, a unique leadership opportunity within a trusted, clinician‑led service supporting the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Tasmania. Drs4Drs Tasmania has become a vital part of the state’s medical landscape, providing confidential, high‑quality support. The strength, credibility and continuity of the service reflect the commitment, leadership and hard work of those who have guided and delivered it to date.

Medical Director Opportunity for Drs4Drs Tasmania!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of doctors’ health in Tasmania?

Drs4Drs Tasmania invites expressions of interest from experienced medical leaders to join our organisation in the role of Medical Director.

We are seeking a Medical Director who is committed to advancing doctors’ wellbeing, brings strong clinical credibility, and is interested in shaping the future direction of Drs4Drs Tasmania.

Established in 2015, Drs4Drs is an independent, national, not-for-profit charity, dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Tasmania and the country.

Closing date is Friday the 13th March.

Read the Expression of Interest: https://www.drs4drs.com.au/news-and-events/expressions-interest-medical-director-drs4drs-tasmania